Acepromazine Maleate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The maleate salt of acepromazine, a phenothiazine derivative with depressant effect on the central nervous system. Acepromazine acts as a dopamine receptor antagonist in the CNS, thereby causing sedation, muscular relaxation and a reduction in spontaneous activity. Its fast-acting neuroleptic effect with low toxicity is of particular value in veterinary medicine.

**Synonyms:** - 10-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)phenothiazin-2-yl methyl Ketone Maleate (1:1) - ACEPROMAZINE MALEATE - Plegicil - Sedalin - Soprontin - Vetranquil